CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

QUEENS OF ROCK AND SOUL pays tribute to the legendary women who transformed classic rock and soul music, including icons like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, ...

The upcoming concert presentation of Sweeney Todd brings together the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and Kokandy Productions to perform Stephen Sondheim's darkly enchanting masterpiece. This collaboration ...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will open the 2024-25 season at the Center for Performing Arts, featuring a live shadow cast and immersive audience participation. ...

The Beat Goes On features Lisa McClowry as Cher, celebrating the legendary pop icon's six-decade career through music, humor, and audience interaction. This theatrical extravaganza ...

Ruth Page’s THE NUTCRACKER offers a full-length staging of the beloved holiday classic, bringing to life the enchanting journey of Clara, her magical godfather, the ...

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A Live Radio Play brings Frank Capra's classic holiday tale to life in a unique format, immersing the audience in the ...

HARANA presented by LÍRIKO features a talented quartet of Filipino tenors—Ace Gangoso, Rodell Rosel, Geoffrey Agpalo, and Jared Esguerra—known for their powerful and emotive performances. ...

The Silhouettes, America's premier shadow-dance company and former finalists on America's Got Talent, will present LOVE Happens, a captivating, family-friendly performance exploring various forms of ...

DRUMLine Live! is a vibrant showcase celebrating the energy and spirit of Historically Black College and University marching bands. Created by the musical team behind ...

DREAM, presented by The GovState Dance Company, is a theatrical exploration inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The ...

UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul brings together the dynamic sound of Motown and contemporary pop influences, highlighting the talents of a vocal ensemble ...

ARTRAGEOUS! The Electrifying Art & Music Circus combines live visual art with a high-energy rock concert, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between ...

Rosie and the Rivets presents a dynamic female-fronted tribute to the spirited early years of Rock & Roll, covering the era from 1954 to 1964. ...

Opera Up Close presents Mimosas and Melodies: A Mother’s Day Brunch features vocal tributes celebrating mothers through a diverse repertoire that spans Broadway, classical, and ...